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Share Experiences with Ethernet Switches, Ethernet Cables and USB Cables used in Streaming
Presently I have a respectable all digital system that performs well and would like to add a server / streamer but don't have a lot of knowledge and experience with the titled items.
Our system is all digital and includes a Meridian 861v8, a Meridian Ultra DAC, Pass XA200.5 mono's, Sasha I speakers, high end MIT Oracle and CH Acoustic cables, Sound Application TT-7 power conditioner. I stated this so the level of our system is identified.
In addition to the server / streamer itself, the Ethernet cable, Ethernet Switch and the USB cable are things to consider.
Can others share their experience with these items?
lalitk Wow - thank you for that link! I read and learned so very much from people with great systems who've shared their experience! Looks like a Muon Streaming System, Rubicon Network Switch upgraded replacement model and Muon USB cable are what I'm eventually going to get :-) Thanks everyone :-) ! ! ! ! |
You can get lost in the endless threads on this subject. My experience suggests that there are a couple courses. Either a high quality streamer or an inexpensive streamer and all sorts of network upgrades, gizmos, and fiddling.
Given the caliber of your equipment I recommend a high quality streamer like the Aurender N20 or (W20SE) and a wall wart wifi extender (to which you run an Ethernet cable). This solution is simple and sounds great. I know of a number of +$120K systems running like this and this can match vinyl. |
+1 @lalitk this ground has been covered here numerous times in recent past search bar above is op's friend |
“Ethernet cable, Ethernet Switch, Ethernet Filters and the USB cable”
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Without doubt the sweet spot is the Aurender N20. Other server/streamers maybe fractionally better but nothing will blow the N20 away. You'll need to spend at least twice the price to get any slight improvement. It also has a master clock input. My setup is N20, solid silver USB cable, Musetec 005 DAC optomised for USB. Other DACs may prefer AES/EBU digital but you can't play native DSD. DACs are starting to be sold now using the new ESS 9039 PRO chip. This will increase price/performance. |